HIMALAYAS
Greater Himalayas, the adobe of snow extends 2300 kms with an average extension of 6100 meters spreading across five countries, Bhutan, India, China, Nepal and Pakistan. Himalayas is significant in religious, geographical and historical aspects. Early Aryans considered Himalayas as the dwelling of Gods and Goddess which gives religious significance to the great Himalayan range. It forms a barrier between Tibet and Indian subcontinent geographically. Historically, Himalayas witnessed the major civilizations like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Apart from all these, Majestic mountains have mysteries, faiths and stories associated with it.
Origin
The Himalayan ranges were originated from the collision of Indian plate against that of Eurasian. The shallow Tethys Sea deposits were raised and thus the great Himalayas formed. This has happened about 70 million years ago. According to geologists, these plates are in motion even now. Due to this movement of the tectonic plates, earth quakes are often in this arena. Sediments found here were light weighted which unlike in other areas formed a mountain range.
Geographical Importance
Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges are in the north of the Himalayas along with Tibetan Plateau, and the Indo- Gangetic Plain in the south. The Indus, the Ganges, and the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra are the major rivers that rise in the Himalayas. The ranges, which form the northern border of the Indian subcontinent and an almost impassable barrier between it and the lands to the north, are part of a vast mountain belt that stretches halfway around the world from North Africa to the Pacific Ocean coast of Southeast Asia.
Religious Importance
Religious significance of Himalayas is very holistic to Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism followers. ParoTaktsang of Himalayas where Padmasambhava is said to have founded Buddhism in Bhutan. He is also referred to as the patron of Sikhism. Dalai Lama ,The spiritual head of Buddhism lives in Himalayas along with a large number of followers counting upto 6000 monasteries.The very famous Vajrayana , the Buddhist spot is situated in the valley of Himalayas. Various religious centers locate along Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Darjeeling. Apart from these the Hinduism believes the Kailas Mountains of Himalaya as the home of The Lord Siva.
Historical Importance
The Himalayas history is fascinating and intriguing. Historical importance of Himalayas epitomizes a people’s civilization identity. The glorious mountain tops portraits two important civilizations world ever witnessed along its down lanes. Majestic mountains are matter of archeological surveys to study the then flourished Cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in the Indus valley.
Future Himalayas
When the great Himalayas gives immense pride to the south Asians, the future of Himalayas makes them furious and eager. The adobe of snow, the greater Himalayan valley is emotionally connected to the people of south. But according to geologists, the sediments bury all former traces showing up that they are advancing on the Indian Subcontinent creates an anxious mark on the future which is embarrassing. A drive from the last hills of Himalayas is nothing but the real enthralling pride of any nature lover.
